Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW

Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Social Worker at Ascension at Home and Ascension Rainbow Hospice

  • Education

    • Case Western Reserve University

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      Master's Degree Social Administration 3.93/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Interned in hospital social work and child and family counseling. The school is an accredited school of social work.

    • DePauw University

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      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology Cum Laude, Top 20%, 3.57/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. As a member of my sorority, I served as Treasurer, a Rush Committee Chairperson and a goalie for the intramural soccer team.

  • Experience

    • Case Western Reserve University

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1995
      Project Coordinator

      Coordinated a faculty development program in substance abuse until the grant ended • Responsible for program logistics and all phases of research • Co-authored four published manuscripts (My last name was Emmitt-Myers)

    • Ohio Youth Advocate Program

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
      Treatment Coordinator

      Case manager at a specialized foster care agency until moving out of state • Served on a county-wide committee to improve medical services provided to children in foster care • Created “Traveling Papers” to lessen the disruption of any subsequent moves• Created a program by partnering with a local business to provide a “Comfort Buddy” to each child• Developed and conducted, with two colleagues, a “Life Options” group for adolescent girls

    • HealthCare Solutions

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Team Leader

      Supervised, guided and motivated my team • Billed for home health care and nursing home clients • Collected more than 75% of a past-due accounts receivable balance of over $800,000• Uncovered $28,000 in missed charges for an account• Reduced an accounts receivable balance by more than 50% (from $153,000 to $68,000) in 6 months with record-breaking cash collection in 4 of those 6 months

    • Surgical Consultants of DuPage, Ltd.

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1997
      Billing Specialist

      Increased billables by regularly verifying procedures with the surgeons (until the position was eliminated)

    • The National Companies

      Mar 1999 - Jul 2001
      Account Representative
    • YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2008
      Childcare Provider and Water Aerobics Instructor - Part Time
    • Kohl's

      Oct 2005 - Feb 2010
      Part-time Cashier Manager
    • Matthew Erickson Jewelers

      Sept 2008 - now
      Sales Associate

      Utilize an educational approach, active listening skills, and creative problem-solving • Provide outstanding customer service and follow-up

    • LifeQuotes, Inc.

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Licensed Sales Agent
    • Alden of Waterford Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Front Office Manager/Receptionist
    • Head Start - Catholic Charities USA

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
      Family Advocate III

      Case manager for low income families • Engaged individuals and built relationships • Identified child and family needs • Made referrals to community resources • Collaborated with teaching teams • Maintained proper documentation

    • Fox Valley Institute for Growth and Wellness

      Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
      Client Care Coordinator

      Conducted initial intakes to assess client needs

    • The Association for Individual Development

      Jun 2018 - Mar 2020
      Case Manager

      Developed, implemented, and reviewed treatment plans for individuals with chronic mental illness • Provided counseling to maintain client stability in the community and build independent living skills • Coordinated care and communicated with service delivery partners

    • Ascension Illinois

      Mar 2020 - now

      Home Health and Rainbow Hospice • Conduct assessments to create plans of care • Provide skilled interventions that integrate patient and family preferences and values • Advocate for resources and removal of barriers • Conduct counseling and community resource planning • Maintain an ongoing dialog with other health providers

      • Social Worker

        Jul 2021 - now
      • Social Worker

        Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Social Worker

      Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
      Sept 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Preceptor, Clinical Sciences

      Issued by Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
      Case Western Reserve University, School of MedicineAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW
    • Internship - Child Counselor

      Issued by The Guidance Centers, Cleveland, OH
      The Guidance Centers, Cleveland, OHAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW
    • Group Facilitator

      Issued by Bellflower Center For Prevention of Child Abuse
      Bellflower Center For Prevention of Child AbuseAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW
    • Internship - Emergency Department and Inpatient Social Work

      Issued by Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
      Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OHAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW
    • Phone Counselor, Board Member and Recording Secretary

      Issued by Contact Crisis HotLine, Greencastle, IN
      Contact Crisis HotLine, Greencastle, INAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW
    • Internship - Human Resources Department

      Issued by Allied Van Lines
      Allied Van LinesAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW
    • Internship - Putnam County Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments

      Issued by Putnam County, Indiana
      Putnam County, IndianaAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW
    • Group Lead, Event Planner, Volunteer

      Issued by Wheatland Salem Church on Jan 1997
      Wheatland Salem ChurchAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW
    • Event Planner, Treasurer

      Issued by Beta Nu-Philanthropic Social Group on Jan 2012
      Beta Nu-Philanthropic Social GroupAssociated with Stephanie Emmitt, MSSA, LSW